Linda's works of Heart

Just For You...

Hello there,  hope all is well with you and your loved ones.  DH and I spent last week at my  Mother-in-Law's, and we are going back all next week.  She's can't be by herself right now, and since both DH and I are retired we are able to stay with her for as long as it takes.  This time I plan on taking some crafting supplies, and make a few projects in the evening when she goes to bed.  She doesn't have internet... (oh my! that's the hardest part).  When I come home next Friday, I can write up a couple of blog posts, and schedule them post while I'm away. The kids are staying at our house while we are gone, they are young, and like being here so it's works.  

This card was super fast to make, and I love the colors.  I cut my flowers, leaves, and card base with Spellbinders Rose Creations, and A2 Curved Matting Basics die templates. I then sponged around the edges of the flowers and leaves with Distress Ink.  

That's it for me today, I'll be back as soon as I can :)  Remember you can click on the pictures for a better view, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤ 

 

 

Supplies used: 

Stamps: Verve Clear Stamps, A Cup of Life - The Stamp SImply Ribbon Store..

Stamp Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black,  Victorian Velvet, Bundled Sage Distress Ink - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store..

Cardstock: Kaisercraft Bundle of Joy 6.5 x 6.5 Paper Pad - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store..

Ribbon: May Arts 5/8" Crochet lace, and 1/4" Silk - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store..

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®, Rose Creations Shapeabilities®, A2 Curved Matting Basics "A" Nestabilities®. 

NOTE: You can also find some Spellbinder Die Templates at the The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. 

Misc.: Melissa Frances White Pearls - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.. E-6000 Glue, Sponges, Tape, Foam Tape. 

Get Well Soon...

Hello dear friends, today's project is for a very sweet lady that is near, dear and close to our hearts... my Mother-in-law.  She's been in the hospital for the last two weeks and diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer, she is truly a wonderful Christian lady with a heart of gold.   It's a sad time for all of us.  

I have received many emails asking how my daughter Tammy is doing since her motorcycle accident (thank you all) .  She is doing much better, but still has issues with her back & neck.  She still can't walk very far, so she uses a wheelchair most of the time, but each day we see improvement.   

Now let's talk about something fun... today's project.  I've had my Silhouette Cameo for over a year now and never used it.  So I thought since we're in and out of the house so much lately, I would start using it to make little boxes, pocket cards, mini albums etc.  This is my first attempt at working with it, and I must say it was pretty easy.  I will also admit I was a little intimidated at first, so I watched a lot of videos on YouTube (there's tons to choose from), that helped take away any fear.  But, I will always embellish whatever I make with Spellbinders die templates ;)

That's it for me today.  Remember you can click on the pictures for a better view, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤ 

 

Supplies used: 

Stamps: JustRite With Gratitude Labels One, and Cast All Your Cares  Clear Stamps - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store..

Stamp Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store..

Cardstock: Prima's Lyric A4 Paper Pad Collection - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.. Whisper White, Very Vanilla - Stampin' Up!

Ribbon:  Baker's Twine, Lady Bird Seam Binding Sampler - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®,Bitty Blossoms, Foliage, Shapeabilities®. 

NOTE: You can also find some Spellbinder Die Templates at the The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. 

Silhouette Online Store: 3 x 4 Library Pocket (Design #25495). Silhouette Cameo.

Misc.:  Wilton White Lace 4" Doilies - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.   E-6000 Glue, Foam Tape, Tape, 1/2" Wonder tape, Zutter Round-it-All. 

Paris...

Hello there, today I have a quick card to share with you.  I've been seeing lots of projects on the Internet using Washi & Fabric Tape, it looks so cool I thought I would give it a try.  I attached the Washi & Fabric tape to a piece of cardstock, and cut it out because I have a textured (embossed) piece of cardstock under it.  I made the flower using Spellbinders Spiral Blossom One die template, then sponged with Distress Inks.  I finished the card by adding some extra embellishments I've had for awhile.

That's it for me today.  Remember you can click on the pictures for a better view, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤ 

 

 

Supplies used: 

Stamps: JustRite Cling Stamp Set Greetings from Paris -  The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black, Spun Sugar, Tattered Rose Distress Inks - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Kaisercraft Bonjour  6.5 x 6.5 Paper Pad,  Prima Divine Paper Pad A4 (Image)- The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Very Vanilla - Stampin' Up!

Ribbon: May Arts 5/8" Lace, 1/4" Ivory  Silk - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®, Spiral Blossom One Shapeabilities®, Curved Rectangles Nestabilities®, Mystic M-Bossabilities™ .

NOTE: You can also find some Spellbinder Die Templates at the The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. 

Misc.: Divine Prima Washi and Fabric Tape, Prima Art Tiles, Decorative Pins (any kind will work) - The Stamp SImply Ribbon Store. E-6000 Glue, Foam Tape, Tape. 

Thank you Spellbinders

Hi everybody!

Today is a very sad day for me because this is my last post as a member of Spellbinders Blog Team :(  You have know idea how much I hate saying that...  Designing for Spellbinders the last several years has been the opportunity of a life time, they are not just a company, they have become like family.  I want to thank Cathy, Kelly, Cindy, Kim, Stacey and Jeff, you're all so giving, and truly make Spellbinders the wonderful company it is today.  And to the talented designers on the Design Team, Inspiration Team, Spellbloggers, and Blog Team, you all "ROCK" ladies & gents, it was an honor to have worked along side you.  

For me, time become a factor with things going on here at home, I wish there were more hours in a day so I could make the number of projects required.  On a good note, I will continue posting projects using Spellbinders wonderful products, just not as many each month until things slow down at home.  

That's it for me today, remember you can click on the pictures for a closer look, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda  ❤❤    

 

 

I wanted to show a close up of the embossed black background with Modeling Paste scraped over it, allowing the embossed design to show through, then lightly sprayed with Tattered Angels Patina Glimmer Mist.  

 

 

Here I wanted to show the gauze draped over the bottom portion of the tag allowing some of it to dangle from the bottom, and sprayed with more Glimmer Mist. 

 

 

Supplies used: 

Stamps: JustRite Seeds of Summer Clear Stamps - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store..  Ranger Willow, Shell Pink Adirondack Dye Pad.

Cardstock: Primas Nature Garden 6" x 6" Collection - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Whisper White - Stampin' Up!

Ribbon: Lady Bird Seam Binding Sampler - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®, Bitty Blossoms, Spiral Blossom One Shapeabilities®. Opulent Ovals Majestic Elements Nestabilities®.  Mystic M-Bossabilities™.  (Fanciful Flight die no longer available).

NOTE: You can also find some Spellbinder Die Templates at the The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. 

Misc.: Decortative Stick Pins - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Tattered Angels Patina, Vintage Pink Glimmer Mist.  Liquitex Artist Acrylic Modeling Paste (Medium), Whicker White Acrylic Paint, Tape, Foam Tape,  E-6000 Glue - Michael's.

 

Just Because

Hello there, hope all is well with you.  Today I'm back with another circular card, I love making them, and used two of my favorite colors, Pink and Gray.  I used Cool Gray No. 1 Copic Marker, and one of the die templates from Spellbinders Jewel Flowers and Flourishes to create a stencil, then lightly air-brushed about half of the circle's background.  Again using the Jewel Flowers and Flourishes I cut/embossed one of the flowers, and the RV10 Pale Pink Copic Marker to air-brush the flower centers both frount and back.  The rest of the card is layered with foam tape between each layer.

That's it for me today, remember you can click on the pictures for a closer look, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda  ❤❤  

 

 

 

 

Supplies Used: 

Stamps: JustRite Large Fancy Sentiments Clear Stamps - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store..

Stamp Pads: Slate - Ranger Adirondack Dye Pad.

Cardstock: Whisper White, Going Gray - Stampin' Up!

Ribbon: May Arts White Wrinkled Ribbon - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store..

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®, Foliage, Jewel Flowers and Flourishes Shapeabilitie®, Gold Circles One Imperial Gold Collection.  Standard Circles LG #1, Grand Circles #2 Nestabilities®.

Misc.: Pearls, Wicker White Acrylic Paint - Michael's.  Foam Tape, Tape,  Cool Gray No. 1, RV10 Pale Pink Copic Markers, 

Friendship

Hello there, hope all is well with you.  For this card I used Spellbinders  5 x 7 Detailed Scallops die template (love it), and soft pastels.  We are on our way out the door in  a few minutes, so this is a quick post, but wanted to share my card with you.

Remember you can click on the pictures for a better view, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤ 

 

 

Supplies used: 

Stamps: JustRite Good Friends Labels Twenty-Nine Clear Stamps - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Kaisercraft Lil' Primrose - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store..  Very Vanilla - Stampin' Up!

Stamp Pads:  Bundled Sage, Weathered Wood, Tattered Rose, Victorian Velvet Distress Ink - The Stamp SImply Ribbon Store..

Ribbon: Ivory Seam Binding - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®,  5 x 7 Detailed Scallops, 5 x 7 Matting Basics A #4 Nestabilities®, Spiral Blossom Four, Rose Creations #1, Foliage,  Shapeabilities®.

NOTE: You can also find some Spellbinder Die Templates at the The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. 

 Misc.: Tape, Pop Dots, Pearls, Heart Stick Pin.

 

Little Turtle

Hello everybody, today I have a necklace to share with you.  The project took me outside my comfy zone, however our proximity to the Pacific Ocean gave me the inspiration for this little sea turtle, I thought it would make the perfect summer statement.  I applied a couple layers of ICED Enamels on the Turtle blank/body (click on how to use ICED Enamels below.)  I made the little turtle's shell with polymer clay, and Circles Three die, then added a couple of coats of ICE Resin, and let it dry.  Then added a little triangle as a charm with a flower.

How to Use ICED Enamels

 Remember, when using the heat gun don't let the heat stay in one place very long, it  can burn or warp your clay.  Please remember that the surface will be very hot regardless if its metal or clay, so let it sit for a few minutes before touching.

That's it for me today, remember you can click on the pictures for a closer look, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda  ❤❤  

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies used:

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®,  Susan Lenart Kazmer™ Turtles One Blank, Media Mixage™  Circles Three #3, Triangles Two #1.

Misc.: ICE Resin - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Polymer Clay Necklace (Chain), Tools, Jump Rings were purchased from a combination of  Hobby Lobby, Joann's. Turquoise Relique, Chartreuse Relique, and ICED Enamels Medium ICED Enamels®. 

Happy Mother's Day

 

 Have a wonderful day :)

 

 

Supplies used: 

Stamps: JustRite's Hugs and Kisses Clear Stamps - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamps Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Kaisercraft Charlette's Dream 6.5" Paper Pad - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Ribbon: Cream Seam Binding - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®, Ornate Squares Shapeabilities®, Classic Scallop Edgeabilities®, Classic Squares LG #4, Grand Squares #2 & #3 Nestabilities®.

NOTE: You can also find some Spellbinder Die Templates at the The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. 

Misc.: Decorative Stick Pins, Prima Flowers - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Tape, Pop Dots, Cashmere Jo Sonja's Acrylic Paint. Latte Sugar Cookie, Patina Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist. 

 

Little Bird

Hello there, hope all is well with you.  As for me I've lost my mojo at the moment, so I thought if I sat down to color this lovely image using my Copic Markes, and PrismaColor Pencils I would get it back... it helped, but I'm still working on the mojo.  For the rest of the card, it's just some layering, with ribbons and bows.  What do you do to get your mojo back?, I would love to know.

In the mean time I've been working around the house doing a mini Spring cleaning. It really needs it for sure.  

That's it for me today.  Remember you can click on the pictures for a better view, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤ 

 

 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs, He Watches Me - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Pads: Memento, Rich Cocoa - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Kaisercraft, The Lake House 6.5 x 6.5 Paper Pad - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Ribbon: Seam Binding Sampler, Hello Pastel - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®, Labels Eight, Labels Four,  Gold Labels Four Nestabilities®.

NOTE: You can also find some Spellbinder Die Templates at the The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. 

Misc.:  Tape, Foam Tape.  Copic Markers: V12 Pale Lilac, V000 Pale Heath, V20 Wisteria, V04 Lilac, V15 Mallow, V06 Lavender, Rv66 Raspberry, V17 Amethyst, BG10 Cool Shadow, YG11 Mignonette, G82 Spring Dim Green, G12 Sea Green, Y21Lime Green, YG63 Pea Green, G99 Olive, YG95 Pale Olive, YR30 Macadamia Nut, E50 Egg Shell, E81 Ivory, R00 Pinkish White, YG00 Mimosa Yellow, E33 Sand, G000 Pale Green, 0 Colorless Blinder. PrismaColor Pencils: Ganary Yellow, Apple Green, Burnt Ochre, Dark Umber, Black.  Sakura 0.25 Micro Pigment Pen (Brown). Button - Unknown.

All My Love - Card

Hi there, I'm back again today with one more Mother's Day card, I think this one is my favorite.  I like working with pastel colors, and Melissa Frances cardstock was a perfect fit for this small card.  Once again I used a new Spellbinders die called Ornamental Tags One, then stamped my sentiment. I made the flower with a light pink cardstock, then painted the petals with a paint brush and White Gesso so it would be a white/pink combination (very light in color).  Finally, I added foam tape between each layer, and assembled as shown.

That's it for me today, but I'll be back soon.  Remember you can click on the pictures for a better view, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤  

 

 

Supplies used: 

Stamps: JustRite Hugs and Kisses Clear Stamps - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Melissa Frances C'est la Vie 6x6 Paper Pad - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Light Pink Cardstock - Unknown.

Ribbon: May Arts White Wrinkle Ribbon - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®, Standard Circles LG # 5 & 6, Petite Scalloped Circles LG #5, Stately Circles Nestabilities®.  Ornamental Tags One, Bitty Blossoms, Foliage Two Shapeabilities®.

NOTE: You can also find some Spellbinder Die Templates at the The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. 

Misc.: Melissa Frances Pearls, Decorative Stick Pin - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  White Acrylic Gesso Primer, Small Cheep Paint Brush, Tape, Foam Tape,